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There’s no denying that a barking dog can be a very frustrating dog to live with, especially if you do not know how to get the barking under control. Fortunately, it is quite possible to overcome an excessive barking problem, and it often isn’t as difficult as you may have thought.

In this guide, we’re going to show you several important training tips that will go a long way towards overcoming the problem, so you will soon be able to enjoy a dog who is well behaved and quiet when needed. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at how to do it.

In many cases, an owner may shout at their dog to try and encourage them to be quiet, but there’s a good chance that your pooch will simply interpret this behavior as you joining in, and the attention that you are giving to them is also rewarding all by itself.

Tip 2 – Get your dog used to the trigger

It’s safe to say that most dogs do not bark without just cause, and if you pay careful attention, you will soon realize that they are barking at a specific trigger. For some dogs, this could mean somebody is knocking at the door, for others it might be seeing a cat walk past the window. But regardless of which trigger is causing your dog to bark, an excellent way to overcome the problem is to gradually desensitize your dog to the specific trigger that is causing the barking behavior.

It may take some creativity to come up with a plan that allows you to do this, but if you aim to gradually introduce the trigger without causing the barking behavior, you may be able to bring your dog’s unwanted behavior into line.

Tip 3 – Tire your dog out

If your dog has plenty of excess energy, this will often use it to fuel unwanted behaviors whether it be chewing, destructive behavior, or simply barking more than is needed.

If you have a dog that is very high-energy and always bouncing around, then do your best to keep them tired out during the day to avoid the barking behavior at inconvenient times.

You may be surprised to learn that a dog doesn’t have one simple bark, but instead has a variety of barks that are used for various reasons. For example, if a dog is seeing another person or animal approach their territory, then they may engage in territorial barking.

On the other hand, your dog may be barking to raise the alarm when they feel like their territory isn’t being defended, and you will often see this type of barking when a mailman arrives.

Alternatively, some dogs can bark out of boredom, and this kind of barking can often be the most damaging of all. But once you have an understanding of what type of bark your dog is using, you’ll have a better intuition about what you can do to help overcome the problem.

Tip 5 – Consider professional help

If you are still racking your brain for ideas on how to overcome your dog’s barking problem, then perhaps it is time to hire a professional. Getting in touch with a professional dog trainer will often give you better results than you could achieve on your own, simply because they will be armed with all the skills and knowledge that is needed to correct your dog’s behavior quickly and painlessly.

So, if you have been struggling with this kind of unwanted barking for several months or more, it will certainly be money well spent if you decide to hire professional to get the job done.

Overall, barking is a very common problem for many dogs, but with the right approach, it’s possible to see some excellent results in no time at all.

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